The U.S. Supreme Court on April 17 issued a closely watched First Amendment ruling in Kaley Chiles, Petitioner v. Patty Salazar, in Her Official Capacity as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, et al., holding that Colorado’s law restricting licensed counselors from attempting to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity must be evaluated under…
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Illinois lawmakers are drawing national attention with proposed House and Senate bills that would tighten restrictions on how law firms interact with alternative business structure and management-service organization models. While the measures have not been enacted, they stand out because they go directly to some of the most contested questions in the legal industry: who can own, manage, and profit…
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The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, joined by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, has filed a civil antitrust case against The New York and Presbyterian Hospital, alleging the hospital used contractual restrictions that limited insurers’ ability to steer patients to lower-cost providers.

The case, United States Of America v. New York Presbyterian Hospital…
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The Patent Trial and Appeal Board terminated IPR2025-01302 after the parties settled following institution of trial, illustrating the Board’s usual approach when a dispute becomes moot before a final written decision. The order is a reminder that, even after institution, settlement can still bring an IPR to a close—though timing and procedural posture matter.

Under 35 U.S.C. § 317 and…
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The U.S. Supreme Court moved a major Trump-related dispute onto its docket, signaling that the justices are prepared to weigh in on one of the most legally and politically charged issues of the term: the challenge to President Donald Trump’s birthright-citizenship executive order and, just as importantly, the scope of nationwide injunctions entered against federal policy.

The case, Donald J. …
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At the Semafor World Economy summit, held during the high-stakes World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, a distinct narrative of resilience emerged from the Middle East. While the headlines of 2026 have been dominated by the kinetic escalation between the U.S. and Iran, H.E. Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation, offered a masterclass in crisis management …
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It started with Harvey, the legal AI company that signed Gabriel Macht – the actor who played Harvey Specter on Suits – as a brand ambassador. Then Legora one-upped everyone by signing the actor Jude Law, building a whole campaign around the tagline, “Law just got more attractive,” and shooting the thing with an Oscar-winning cinematographer.
Harvey also locked up…
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LegalRM has announced a series of strategic hires from implementation to marketing, saying it is investing in the infrastructure needed to help it deliver to clients at scale.
The hires, most of which are brand new, are: Stanley Gee, director of delivery; Melda Ozkasim, head of support & customer success; Victoria Grech – chief AI officer (fractional); Naomi Aldridge, marketing…
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A federal judge in Connecticut has declined to pause the multistate antitrust litigation accusing generic-drug manufacturers of price-fixing, even as settlement discussions continue. The decision keeps one of the most closely watched coordinated state enforcement actions on an active track, preserving litigation pressure while negotiations unfold in parallel.

The case is part of the long-running generic-drug pricing litigation brought by…
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“We are increasingly concerned about email‑led cyber compromise and ransomware, often compounded by weaknesses in third‑party or supply‑chain providers. What should we be prioritising right now?” 
This month our expert legal tech clinic panellist is Matthew Stringer, founder and CEO of business performance and transformation consultancy Stridon, which helps professional services organisations to implement robust cyber security strategies. Here is what he…
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The Justice Department has settled a closely watched lawsuit challenging the State Department’s alleged role in funding and promoting social media censorship during the Biden administration. The case centered on claims that a federal program tied to online misinformation crossed the constitutional line by pressuring private platforms to suppress protected speech. While the settlement avoids a merits ruling, it closes…
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From : Blog Entry >> LaToya’s Blog EntryPlease enjoy this blog post authored by LaToya Deese-Richardson, Application Analyst, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. The Retention Game Plan for Microsoft Repositories highlights best practices for managing content lifecycles, enforcing retention rules, and maintaining compliance across Microsoft repositories, such as Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint. These best practices will help organizations remain organized,…
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From : Blog Entry >> William’s Blog EntryPlease enjoy this blog post co-authored by Ryan Alshak, CEO and Founder, Laurel and William Grady, Director of Technology & Business Operations, Conn Kavanaugh. For decades, the billable hour has been the backbone of law firm economics. Yet despite its central role in how firms generate revenue, the process of actually capturing…
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